Quality Counts

Quality Counts

4-H and FFA working together to enhance the educational opportunities for youth to ensure the wholesomeness of food products produced through youth livestock programs

FAQ

For more information, contact Dottie Goebel at dottie.goebel@ag.tamu.edu

Quality Counts Verification

  • How often must I be “verified”?
    • With the new Quality Counts program, exhibitors need to be verified once as a junior, intermediate, once again as a senior.  Junior is grades 3-5, Intermediate are students in grades 6-8, and Senior is for grades 9-12.
  • How do I become verified?
    • Pass the online test with 80% correct answers.
  • How many times can I take the test?
    • As many times as necessary to achieve an 80% score.
  • What happens when I pass the test?
    • You are given a Quality Counts verification number to use on livestock show entries.
  • What do I do with the Quality Counts verification number?
    • Hold on to the number and use it when asked for by stock shows as a part of entry requirement.
  • Can someone else use my number?
    • No.  The number is tied back to your name in the database available to stock shows, County Extension Agents and Ag Science Teachers.  When the number is entered into the system, only your name appears.
  • How do I learn the material needed to pass the test?
    • All of the material is available online at Qualitycounts.tamu.edu.  The online version will take 2 hours to complete and can be done at more than one sitting, but you must use the same device.
  • Do I have to be “verified” to show?
    • Check your stock show rules.  Each show has different requirements regarding Quality Counts verification.  This includes deadlines for verification and whether or not you must be verified to participate
  • Do I need a separate verification number for 4-H and FFA?
    • When you take the test, if you selected both FFA and 4-H as your affiliated organizations, one number is all that is needed. This will ensure that both your Ag Science Teacher and Your County Extension Agent can see that you are verified.
  • Will Quality Counts Verification be needed for Breeding Entries?
    • Yes. Quality Counts Verification will be needed for all Junior Livestock Show Entries at Major shows, including breeding animals.
  • What about Judging Teams?
    • No.  Quality Counts Verification is only needed on Junior “Livestock” Entries.  Contest not including an animal entry will not require verification.